New Mexico Map: New Mexico is a state in the Southwestern United States. It became the 47th state of the union in 1912. New Mexico is the fifth largest U.S. state in area and the 36th most populous state, with population of 2.1 million residents.
Map of New Mexico with Cities, Road, River, Highways
About Map: New Mexico Map showing the capital, state boundary, roads, rail network,rivers, interstate highways, major cities and towns.
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About New Mexico State Map
New Mexico Map: In the southwest region of the United States of America lies the state of New Mexico. It is one of the mountain states of the southern Rocky Mountains. New Mexico is bounded to the north by Colorado, to the east by Oklahoma and Texas, to the south by Mexico, and to the west by Arizona. Its northwest corner borders Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, making it the only place in the country where four states meet. Despite being the fifth-largest state of USA, New Mexico ranks 36th in terms of population and 46th in terms of population density, with slightly over 2.1 million persons. Santa Fe is the state capital and the oldest capital in the United States.
New Mexico Map
The detailed New Mexico Map displays the state's boundaries, the location of Santa Fe City, the state capital, important cities and other populous areas, rivers and lakes, important highways, interstates, railroads, and airports, as well as other geographical features. The New Mexico map provided on this page can be used for both educational and non-educational purposes. You can download it, as it is free.
New Mexico Map Illustrates Major Cities
The major cities of New Mexico are shown in the New Mexico map. The major cities of the state are Santa Fe, Alamogordo, Silver City, Albuquerque, Portales, Artesia, Carlsbad, Roswell, Clovis, Los Alamos, Deming, Rio Rancho, Farmington, Gallup, Hobbs, Las Cruces, and Las Vegas.
New Mexico Map Indicates National Highways & Routes of the State
Since the National Highways and Routes make up the State's transportation network, they are all shown on the map of New Mexico. Below, you can find information about national highways and routes
New Mexico State Facts
| State Name | New Mexico |
| Nickname | The Land of Enchantment |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital City | Santa Fe |
| Largest City | Albuquerque |
| Abbreviation | NM |
| State Motto | Crescit Eundo |
| Bordering States | Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah |
| State Flower | Yucca Flower |
| State Bird | Greater Roadrunner |
| State Animal | Black Bear |
| Joined the Union | January 6, 1912 |
| Area | 121,590 sq mi (314,917 sq km) |
| Major Cities | Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Roswell |
| Timezone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Population | 2,117,522 (2020 Census) |
| Highest Point | Wheeler Peak - 13,161 ft (4,011 m) |
| Lowest Point | Red Bluff Reservoir - 2,844 ft (867 m) |
| Major Rivers | Rio Grande, Pecos River, Canadian River, San Juan River, Gila River |
| Major Lakes | Elephant Butte Reservoir, Navajo Lake, Heron Lake, Conchas Lake, Caballo Lake |
| Longest River | Rio Grande |
| Famous For | Desert landscapes, Santa Fe art scene, green chile, hot air balloons, Native American culture |
| Airports | Albuquerque International Sunport, Santa Fe Regional Airport, Roswell International Air Center |
| Major Sports Team | New Mexico Lobos, New Mexico State Aggies |
| Major Highways | US Highway 54, US Highway 60, US Highway 70, US Highway 84, US Highway 285 |
| State Routes | New Mexico State Road 4, New Mexico State Road 14, New Mexico State Road 68, New Mexico State Road 152, New Mexico State Road 518 |
| Official Website | https://www.newmexico.gov |
List of the Largest Cities in New Mexico by Population
| City | County | Population (2020 Census) | Lat Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | Bernalillo County | 564,559 | 35.0844,-106.6504 |
| Las Cruces | Doña Ana County | 111,385 | 32.3199,-106.7637 |
| Rio Rancho | Sandoval County | 104,046 | 35.2334,-106.6630 |
| Santa Fe | Santa Fe County | 87,505 | 35.6870,-105.9378 |
| Roswell | Chaves County | 48,422 | 33.3943,-104.5230 |
| Farmington | San Juan County | 46,624 | 36.7281,-108.2187 |
| Clovis | Curry County | 37,612 | 34.4048,-103.2052 |
| Hobbs | Lea County | 40,508 | 32.7026,-103.1360 |
| Alamogordo | Otero County | 31,384 | 32.8995,-105.9603 |
| Carlsbad | Eddy County | 32,238 | 32.4207,-104.2288 |
New Mexico Interstates
North-South interstates include: Interstate 25.
East-West interstates include: Interstate 10 and Interstate 40.
New Mexico State Routes
New Mexico State Road 4, New Mexico State Road 14, New Mexico State Road 68, New Mexico State Road 152, New Mexico State Road 518, New Mexico State Road 599, New Mexico State Road 6563.
Regions in New Mexico
- Central New Mexico
- Northern New Mexico
- Southern New Mexico
- Northwest Plateau
- Southeast Plains
- Rio Grande Valley
- Sangre de Cristo Mountains
- Four Corners Region
Main Sights in New Mexico
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park - Carlsbad
- White Sands National Park - Alamogordo
- Santa Fe Plaza - Santa Fe
- Taos Pueblo - Taos
- Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta - Albuquerque
- Bandelier National Monument - Los Alamos
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park - Nageezi
- Roswell UFO Museum - Roswell
- Canyon Road Art District - Santa Fe
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument - Silver City
- Petroglyph National Monument - Albuquerque
- Very Large Array - Socorro
National Parks in New Mexico
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- White Sands National Park
- Bandelier National Monument
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park
- El Malpais National Monument
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
- Petroglyph National Monument
- Capulin Volcano National Monument